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Laser attack on helicopter: exemplary punishment in Australia

Sydney, Australia - An Italian-Australian young has been found guilty

"What occurred here was a disaster in the making. The court had to send a message to others that the potential to create such a serious risk to public safety will not be tolerated". These are the words of the Judge of Sydney after to have sentences to two years and three months' jail Lanfranco Baldetti, 23, of Adelaide, guilty for shining a green laser at a police helicopter in the Port Adelaide area...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1088275
Rome, Italy, 04/11/2008 16:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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